Day 303 Budget and 5 year anniversary

Today I made a budget. I went and found out exactly how much I owed on my credit cards and my APR. My plan is to have everything paid off in 5-7 years so I can retire. It is good to have a plan.

Today was my 5 year anniversary with josh. It's hard to believe it's been 5 years already! 

Day 302 Voting and Santa

Voting is a regular thing for me. I take my ability to vote very seriously. Taylor will tell you I preach voting to everyone. When the kids were young, I would take them with me. I feel it is our duty as citizens to vote. I always vote because of the people running. This time I voted because of the amendments. Tennessee is a red state and I am very much a blue state person so the people I vote for seldom win. I do vote republican, if I think the person will be a responsible representative and not just vote party lines. This election we are voting for governor and one senator. Both incumbents are running and I am sure they will win easily.  But there are four amendments on the ballot. Amendment one is especially important. If it passes, abortion clinic will become so regulated they will not be viable. Tennessee will basically outlaw a woman's right to control her own medical decisions. I went to vote today to vote no. I did not care about voting for anyone or anything else. I voted on everything but I went for the amendment. The advocates for voting against amendment one are urging their supporters to not vote for governor. There is a loophole in the constitution that says an amendment has to have a certain percentage of the votes cast for the governor to pass. I do think it would be funny if the amendment passed but their incumbent governor lost because they did not vote for him. Would be even better if the amendment and the governor were defeated. 

I would definitely say my momma has always made it known she's an advocate for your voting right. 

Today I booked a brand new Santa for our store. When I started with CFA they'd been using the same Santa for a number of years. That guy retired at the end of last season so I was on a mad hunt for a new one. Well today, I officially booked a new Santa :)

Day 301 No mirror and Halloween costume

I was home sick today so going all day without looking in a mirror was easy. I did run out to get food and I am sure I looked a mess but who cares. I needed food and decided going without checking to see what I looked like was okay. Too often people put too much emphasis on looks and not on what a person is like on the inside.

So I'm 27. I couldn't tell you the last time I dressed up for Halloween. We had a trunk or treat fall festival at work tonight so it was the perfect excuse. Normally I don't dress up for my work events. Mo usually like to try to keep it professional, but I figured why not? Let's have some fun! So I dressed up as Rosie the riveter. And apparently it was a great idea because 2 other girls dressed the same! But the absolute highlight of my night was getting to see the Merino's. I haven't seen them in so long. They're my usual Thursday night church date night. And since I've been missing church I've been missing them as well. It was so great to get to catch up with them and see Zac all dressed up! 

The three Rosie's 

And Spider-Man stole my heart ❤️☺️

Day 300 Pivotal Living and prayer

Pivotal Living was offering a $12 fitness band. The deal was highlighted on USA Today and the Today show. You pay them $12 a year, they send you a band and you get their app. I thought it was a great deal. I have a Fitbit that you attach to your clothes but I don't like it. I wanted to try a band but didn't feel I could spend another $100 on a fitness tracker. I will let you know how the band works if they actually send it.

I'm not usually one to ask for thoughts or prayers for myself. For my family and friends, definitely. Tonight my small group leader emailed me letting me know the group has missed me since I've not been able to attend in a while because I've been working so much. I emailed her back and asked for her and the group to pray for me. I've been dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety lately. Hopefully that will help! 

Day 299 American Graffiti and lunch at my grandparents

There are all these classic movies that I have not seen that were released during my lifetime. One of them is American Graffiti. For some reason I have never seen it. I decided to watch it this afternoon. I was not impressed. In fact, it was boring. The music was good though.

This afternoon we went over to my grandfathers for lunch. Dad had picked up bbq and we all are on the patio. As many years as they've lived in that house I've never eaten on the patio. 

Day 298 Ultimate grilled cheese and hanging with the ex

It's the Bama v. UT game! My Dad and brother came in to town and we all met, along with momma, at a bar called latitude 35 on market square. I had an ultimate grilled cheese with sweet potato waffle fries. The grilled cheese had cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and Grannie smith apples. It was really good!

Here is a picture of my brother, my dad and myself on the field before the football game. It was nice having a family filled weekend :) Mom and I had a good time together at the game too even though UT lost. 

I also want to wish a very happy 3rd birthday to my nephew Bryson!! I miss you! 

It was so nice having both of my kids home. I got to take advantage of them coming to see their Dad. It was fun hanging out before the game. I cannot remember the last time the four of us did something together. We had a great time.

Day 297 Sick and Willies

  Today I was feeling pretty bad. I went to work but when it was time to return from lunch I just couldn't do it. I called my boss and went home. I have never done that - call from lunch and say I cannot come back to work. I am glad I did. I took a nap and that made me feel better.

Today after work I headed home for the weekend. When I got home, mom Aunt Mary and I went to dinner in Seymour to a place called willies. I had the tortellini. It was rather tasty. A nice change to what I usually have in the boro.